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FDA's accelerated approval process for unmet medical needs

FDA has an early approvals process. They use it for treatments that address an unmet need. They used this twenty years ago to get AZT through in 10 months. They used it as well this past year for a new drug to address a particular type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Women's evolving domestic and professional roles in modern relationships

Until fairly recently, women were excluded from almost every significant matter of social, economic or political life. Property ownership, education, and voting privileges were reserved for men only. Women were considered to be valuable only in their roles as caretakers of men and children.

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How poor communication causes relationship breakdown

Not speaking clearly, not listening properly, and not appreciating differences in communication styles can all lead to a relationship breakdown.

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The multiple meanings of the crucible in Arthur Miller's play

"The Crucible," a play written by American playwright Arthur Miller in the early 1950's, centers on the events which allegedly occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, often referred to as the Salem witchcraft trials.

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Robert K. Abbett and Phillip Harrison Hays as influential illustrators

Robert K. Abbett was a true mid-westerner, and was born in the heart of Indiana. He studied art in the Midwest at Purdue and Missouri University. There, the vast beauty of the Midwest heavily influenced his artistic expression seen in both his gallery and illustrative work.

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The creative economy and workforce in New York City

The focus of this work are creative communities in New York City and to answer questions concerning the specifics of these creative communities.

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James Elliot Bama and Tracy A. Sugarman: American illustrators

Born in New York City, James Elliot Bama was heavily influenced by the art in popular comics. After showing initial talent as a kid in the arts, he attended the legendary High School of Music and Art in New York .

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Was Sherron Watkins actually a whistleblower at Enron?

Sherron Watkins justified? The debacle of the financial meltdown of Enron caused tremendous suffering to many innocent investors and employees at the company.

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TV crime watching frequency and perceived seriousness of crime

Distinguishing between Fiction and Reality: Perceived Social Images of Crime from Watching TV Crime Genre and the 'Problem of Crime'

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The Federal Reserve's response to post-2008 banking system liquidity crises

Federal Reserve system adequate in strengthening the payments system? After the credit crisis of 2008, the Federal Reserve vowed to assume a permanent role in issuing routine short-term loans to banks.

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